Winning Houston

Conversations for Christ

  • World Cup Game dates: June 11 – July 19, 2026
  • Strategy: SoccerFest youth outreach, The Net (world’s largest soccer net at Rice Stadium), and FanZone in EaDo
  • Outreach goal: Gospel-centered impact across Houston during FIFA World Cup 2026
  • Locations: Seven SoccerFest venues citywide
  • Reach: FanZone EaDo 50,000+ fans daily
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Who We Are

We unite churches, volunteers, and nonprofits to host events like SoccerFest, The Net, and FanZone, all designed to create spaces for gospel-centered conversations and life-changing decisions.

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World Cup Outreach

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SoccerFest Houston

Winning Houston mobilizes churches, volunteers, and organizations across the city to share gospel-centered hope during FIFA World Cup 2026. Join us for citywide events that invite communities into meaningful conversations and transformative relationships.

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The Net Houston

The Net gathers volunteers for outreach at venues around Houston, offering mentorship, worship, and practical support.

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Ways to Participate

Whether you’re a church leader, a volunteer, or a community partner, there’s a place for you in Winning Houston’s World Cup outreach movement.

Key Roles & Opportunities

  • Church Volunteer Teams Host SoccerFest sites, prayer tents, and family zones at local venues.
  • Outreach & Follow-Up Teams Engage fans in gospel conversations, distribute resources, and connect people to local churches.
  • Community Partners Collaborate on events, provide venues, services, or sponsorships to extend the reach of the movement.
  • Student & Young Adult Teams Serve on high-energy teams at FanZone, The Net, and neighborhood watch parties.

Key Dates

  • Spring 2025 Interest gatherings and prayer meetings across Houston.
  • Early 2026 Citywide volunteer training and neighborhood outreach launch.
  • June 11 – July 19, 2026 World Cup match days and outreach across Houston.

Participate

Bring your church into citywide outreach through these Opportunities:

  • SoccerFests (Soccer Camps + Worship + Gospel invitation
  • Watch Parties
  • Festivals of Nations in neighborhoods and apartments

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Thank you for stepping in to serve.

Our team will follow up with opportunities that match your interests and availability.

Lives transformed here.


— Aya Nakamura

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A gleaming, highly detailed soccer ball adorned with bold gold and deep navy accents, its textured panels and subtle reflective finish catching the eye. The ball is placed at the center of a smooth, matte slate platform with no markings, surrounded by a minimalist, shadowy background. Dramatic, high-contrast studio lighting from one side casts a crisp, elongated shadow across the platform, highlighting the ball's curves and intricate seams. The composition is centered and tightly framed, drawing all attention to the ball as the symbol of unified movement and purpose. The mood is bold and empowering, capturing the spirit of transformation and action. Photographic realism with a clean, modern, and powerful aesthetic, perfectly aligning with the sense of lasting legacy and gospel-centered outreach.
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We’d love to hear from you. Reach us to volunteer, partner, or request more information about Winning Houston’s World Cup outreach.

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We believe prayer is the real work—the foundation of everything God will do in Houston during the World Cup and beyond.

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